Grant Project Coordinator, Spanish Services

Job Details :

The School of Medicine is searching for a Grant Project Coordinator, Spanish Services for the Macon, Georgia campus.

Responsibilities :

The Grant Project Coordinator will coordinate all aspects of South Georgia Healthy Start's (SGHS) Spanish services focused on eliminating disparities in maternal and infant mortality in rural Georgia. Positioned within the Center for Rural Health and Health Disparities, duties will include managing all aspects of engaging Spanish-speaking participants across the SGHS service area, delivering curricula to Spanish-speaking participants, connecting Spanish-speaking participants to resources and services, helping to recruit and enroll Spanish-speaking participants, facilitating Spanish awareness campaigns, conducting outreach within Spanish-speaking communities, translating and interpreting as necessary across the program, representing the program at summits and similar initiatives, supervising students and interns involved with Spanish services, assisting with English-speaking engagement and recruitment as needed, and other duties as assigned in support of SGHS. This position is supported by grant funds and is contingent upon the receipt of continued funding. Position can be filled in Macon, Statesboro, or Vidalia. Intermittent travel to, from, and within the service area will be required. Occasional travel to trainings / relevant events in other states / cities may be required, though infrequent.

Qualifications :

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college / university and two or more years of experience in health outreach, health research, health promotion, social services, engagement with Spanish-speaking clients, or related efforts are required OR a master's degree and six months of the aforementioned experience are required. Candidates must have the ability to read, write, and speak fluently in both Spanish and English.

Candidates must have a valid driver's license and be insurable by the university's carrier.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

Fluent in both Spanish and English (oral and written).

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams.

Ability to travel intermittently within the service region and occasionally out of state and must be insurable by the university's carrier.

Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.

Strong administrative, project coordination, and time management skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills for building trust and rapport with diverse community members.

Skilled in community outreach, organizing events, and conducting educational campaigns.

Background Check Contingencies :

• Criminal History
• Approved Driver's Check

Required Document Attachments :

Externally Funded :

This position is contingent on external funding and the length of employment in this position is dependent on continuation of these funds.

About Mercer University

Founded in 1833, Mercer University is a distinguished private institution recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, leadership development, and community engagement. With campuses across Georgia, Mercer’s twelve schools and colleges offer a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. The university cultivates a close-knit, student-centered environment where innovation, service, and personal growth are deeply valued. Mercer’s employees are at the heart of its mission, dedicated to advancing innovation, supporting student success, and strengthening both our local and global communities through service. At Mercer, we believe in the power of relationships and the importance of in-person collaboration. Accordingly, our employees are expected to serve in-person as it fosters real-time problem solving, mentoring, and the meaningful connections that strengthen both our work and service to our students and the broader university community.

Why Work at Mercer University

Mercer University offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees including comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents), generous retirement contributions , tuition waivers , paid vacation and sick leave , technology discounts, s chedules that allow for work-life balance, and so much more!

At Mercer University, a Bear is more than a mascot : it's a frame of mind that begins with a strong desire to make the most out of your career. Mercer Bears do not settle for mediocrity or the status quo. If you're seeking an environment where your passion and determination are embraced, then you want to work at Mercer University.

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Scheduled Weekly Hours :

Job Family :

Staff Administrative Operations Exempt

EEO Statement :

EEO / Veteran / Disability